“It is never too late to be who you might have been”

“Personal development is the belief that you are worth the effort, time and energy needed to develop yourself” – Denis Waitley 

Personality development is an important aspect of life that affects a person’s entire conduct and attitude, as well as their professional achievement. A person’s overall qualities and appearance, including their pattern of thought, feelings, attitude, behavior, capacity to communicate, and physical attributes, make up their personality. Each individual is distinct and has an own personality. 

Some people are quite good at interacting with others, while others find it difficult to converse openly and mingle. These individuals tend to be timid and lack confidence. As a result of being unable to discuss their issues with others, they can be a prey of loneliness as well as stage fright and public speaking anxiety. They frequently fall behind the pack. 

People frequently misunderstand what personal development actually entails and downplay the value of having a positive personality. They assume that someone who is physically attractive can also have a positive demeanour. The truth is that having a good personality necessitates a variety of traits, including effective communication skills, the ability to engage in conversation, neatness, politeness, a wide vocabulary, attentive listening, a positive attitude, and, most significantly, personal satisfaction.  

In terms of personal happiness, the younger generation of today is moving backwards from the frequently mentioned blessings and benefits that our grandparents took advantage of. In both body and mind, we are feeble and frail. We get sick a lot. We are quite ostentatious. Purity and uniqueness are lacking. We experience pain and resentment. We lament our loss. If we remain to be like this, then how are we going to feel happy and satisfied? If we are not satisfied, then how are we going to develop our personality? 

There is rivalry at every turn in the race called life. The outcome will be astounding if you take your preparation seriously and start out strong. It will yield results. Your success is a foregone conclusion. Every person passes through many stages of personal development during the course of their lifetime. For instance, babies enter this world as defenseless, small creature that require the proper attention and support of adults in order to survive. They somehow develop into conscious, self-reliant adults who can take care of themselves and serve others in the following 22 years with the right care, nurturing, and other elements. Growing older is a good moment for children to learn the fundamental information about the surrounding world. A unique story of personal development is created when intrinsic abilities are combined with knowledge of one’s environment to build various character traits. And I was no different. Of course, I have a history of how I changed from childhood to youth to the present. 

I used to be a shy, introverted girl who struggled to make friends when I was younger. Talking with me used to be avoided by my pals. I was not given opportunities by teachers because I lacked confidence. As a result, I passed up several good possibilities that, had they been presented, would have greatly aided in the development of my profile. I was unable to comprehend the cause. I was constantly looking for someone who shared my interests. I used to steer clear of parties and weddings. Then, destiny made a U-turn, and I became a completely different Pragati—one who was bold, outgoing, and full of expression. Let me make it more clear. It wasn’t a magic trick, either. It wasn’t a miracle. 

Everything got online during this time in covid-19. When I took online classes, my instructors would tell me to present PPTs (Power Point presentations) in front of the entire class. I carried it out effectively, believing I was the only person in the entire space. Later, when I mentally went back over the entire scenario, I came to the conclusion that if I could speak and present my thesis electronically to 45 students, why couldn’t I do so offline? They are, after all, the same individuals. When things became normal and we started going to the school normally, there came a day of my English-speaking skills. Compared to the last time, I wasn’t as anxious this time. I was unwinding on the inside. I had a deep-down sense that I could succeed. I did well. My confidence increased as a result, and possibilities began to knock on my door. I wasn’t as willing to let them go as I once was. I made the best use of them. My efforts to improve my deficiencies paid off. I improved as a speaker. Now, anything I could think of could be said. My life changed course from speaking in front of 45 kids to making extempore speeches at zonals. 

In a nutshell, it all depends on the course you want to take with your life. You can accomplish this if I can. Everyone possesses something to some degree. Always put forth a lot of effort to find that. You’re going to succeed.